Scan barcode
Reviews tagging 'Miscarriage'
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca
66 reviews
emmdashed's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
It's probably not the Grossest Book Ever but it's up there and it features Very Graphic Animal and Child Cruelty/Death. And there are some other really gnarly moments of just nasty stuff. And some cringey sexting.
Ultimately I am still not sure how I completely feel about this book. It was both extremely easy to read and extremely difficult to read. You want to know what happens and it's so short you can just inhale it but at the same time the images it paints are disturbing and I found myself just really bummed and grossed out. I think it crosses the line at points into being 2 Edgy 4 U so like.... that's certainly a choice. I found myself wondering what is the point what are we saying why this story. But also I read the whole thing so ???
I think it could either have been longer so we could get more into the characters and why they behaved the way they did. Or it could have been shorter and excised some of the unnecessary anecdotes (like honestly the Little Christ and the Priest and the Cat moments added literally nothing apart from being ~edgy and disturbing ooooo~). The length that it was was just awkward.
Some more spoiler heavy thoughts below:
I was more bothered by the speed at which the Tapeworm grew like... it takes weeks not days. Especially for them to get that big. But maybe I'm just pedantic.
Also.... I feel bad for Agnes' roommate while all this nonsense is going on like. Your roommate is keeping rotting meat and eating it like that would stink up the house at the very least. Besides all the other weird behavior lol.
TLDR: idk this was a weird one and I can't say if it's good or bad. Bummed me out but I've been thinking about it for days. Blades of Glory says it best.
"Nobody knows what it means but it's provocative. It's gets the people going."
Graphic: Pregnancy, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Death, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Gore, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, War, Blood, Body horror, Animal cruelty, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Chronic illness, Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Grief, Infertility, Lesbophobia, Dysphoria, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Miscarriage
Minor: Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Not sure about the severity ratings but I tried to put as many of these as I can. I cannot stress enough that this book gets r o u g h. The animal and child death stood out particularly to me but other bits might bother other people.cuteasamuntin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
That being said, I am glad I read this. LaRocca exhibits technically-skilled writing, compelling style, and a cohesive voice, a combination that makes for a powerful, even formidable storyteller. I would recommend his work to fans of dark, reflective fiction and horror that seeks to reflect and linger rather that titillate and dissipate.
Graphic: Death, Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Body horror, Homophobia, Blood, Suicide, and Medical content
Minor: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Infidelity, Vomit, Murder, and Miscarriage
literally_mint's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Medical content, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Death, Emotional abuse, Animal death, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, Self harm, Violence, Body horror, Infertility, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Sexual content
avclrey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Suicide, and Animal death
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
lizardgod's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
- It's fine I guess? Not worth the hype I saw for it. Read it if you're interested in it but prepare to be disappointed and uncomfortable seeing the characters fit the 'women are seen as violent and sexual playthings' quota.
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Medical trauma, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Sexual violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Body horror, Violence, and Torture
booksofautumn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child death, Self harm, Sexual content, Animal death, Blood, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Infertility, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Suicide
morgansb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Gore, Body horror, Vomit, Lesbophobia, Emotional abuse, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Murder and Mental illness
Minor: Blood, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Grief, Excrement, and Death
mhigbee's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Vomit, Medical trauma, Murder, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cannibalism, Slavery, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, and Violence
devilledgreggs's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Miscarriage, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Self harm and Homophobia
citlalialvrod's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Bizarro y decepcionante.
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Self harm
Minor: Miscarriage